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Better Futures Fund - Technical Assistance for Mayoral Strategic Authorities

Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Central government

In brief

Department for Culture, Media and Sport has announced plans to buy care and healthcare work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £1,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 8 March 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 11 bids per contract for this buyer (from 7 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

DCMS is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise in respect of the above matter. The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on the Atamis e-sourcing portal: https://dcms.my.site.com/login. You must register on this site to respond. If you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. Please ensure you review all communications and follow any instructions provided to you. If you experience any technical difficulties please contact the Atamis eSourcing Helpdesk at: Support@atamis.co.uk.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 098665-2026

About the buyer

Department for Culture, Media and SportLast 12 months

Procurements

57

Awards

43

Suppliers it has used most for care

All tenders and awards from Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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    Closing soon2 days leftSuitable for SMEs

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From notice 098665-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 19 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 19 October 2026.